Tag Archives: Forgiveness

Today’s Poem: The Key To Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Key to Life ~ By Deborah Ann The key to life,is in your handswhen the Biblein it lands. It opens the door,to life, eternalgets you up and oversin’s every hurdle. It holds the meaning,to what life is aboutit gives you hopetakes away the doubt. It brings Light,whether night or dayby shining Truthon the Life… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When You Walk In The Light

to GOD be the GLORY When You Walk in The Light ~ By Deborah Ann There’s a lot of temptation,that we must daily fightthere is a lot of confessingwhen you walk in the light. There’s a lot of acknowledging,the sinfulness we daily fightthere is a lot of repentingwhen you walk in the light. There’s a lot of recognizing,the evil we daily… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Not Mine, But God’s

to GOD be the GLORY God July 30, 2017 ~ Not Mine, But God’s ~ By Deborah Ann God’s strength, not mine,my sin, His forgivenessGod’s power, not minemy battles, His fight. God’s desires, not mine,my needs, His supplyGod’s demands, not minemy weakness, His might. God’s faithfulness, not mine,my defiance, His mercyGod’s compassion, not minemy rebellion, His favor. God’s plans, not mine,my… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: His Stripes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Stripes ~ By Deborah Ann His stripes,my forgiven sinHis chastisementmy peace within. His wounds,my transgressionHis deathmy redemption. His bruising,my iniquityHis crownmy victory. His sorrow,my corruptionHis griefmy adoption. His stripes,my healingHis Spiritmy sealing! ~~~~~~~ Isaiah 53:4-5 “Surely he hath borne our griefs,and carried our sorrows:yet we did esteem him stricken,smitten of God, and afflicted.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Thank You Father, For My Risen Savior

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Thank You Father, For My Risen Savior ~ By Deborah Ann My Father who’s in heaven,today I bring my praisemy thankfulness to YouI just want to raise. I thank You for Your Son,who died on the cross for meI’m grateful for His gracethat from sin has set me free. I thank you for the Holy… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: It Started With Just One Nail

to GOD be the GLORY ~ It Started With Just One Nail ~ By Deborah Ann One nail was all it took,to crucify Christ that dayit started with just one nailfor the crowd to get their way. One blow upon that nail,got the crowd to cheer and yell“Crucify Him, Crucify Him”put the hammer to that nail. One nail was all it… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Heart Searched By God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Searched By God ~ By Deborah Ann A heart searched by God,feels the pain and stingas He signals outevery sinful thing. It weeps and it sobs,begs for forgivenessfor it’s a heart awareof its own wickedness. A heart open to God,sees its carnal selfhow it puts importanceonly on and in itself. It sees the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I AM The Way

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I AM The Way ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus is the Way,He is the only routeto His Father there’sno other way about. People may believe,there’s another directionbut Jesus came to proveHe’s the only connection. Jesus is the way,He is the only pathall other roads will leadto His Father’s wrath. People may come up with,their own… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Look Not

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Look Not ~ By Deborah Ann Look not to the past,don’t stop and turn your headinstead look to the futurewith Jesus up ahead. Don’t reminisce,on that which is already donerather let your heartto Jesus be eternally drawn. Look not to the past,remember not your regretsinstead look to the futureand the soon coming events. Don’t… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Not Angry

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Not Angry ~ By Deborah Ann Be not angry,don’t be resentfullet your attitude reflectall for which you’re grateful. Be not bitter,don’t be contentiouslet your words chosenbring to Jesus awareness. Be not wrathful,don’t try to get evenlet your posture resemblethe reason you’re forgiven. Be not ill-tempered,don’t fly off in a ragelet your Bible becomeyour behavior… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Heaven Getting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Heaven Getting ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, let me not honor You,with my lips onlybut with a heart that is . . .devoted to You solely. Let me not profess,my undying love to Youonly to go into the worldand follow what others do. Let me not disobey,the commands You taughtby living a life of… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Strive For Peace

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Strive For Peace ~ By Deborah Ann Don’t let your bitterness,make you sour . . .lest it’ll take from youthe Holy Spirit’s power. For, bitterness will cause,discontentment to growpropelling your temperto erupt and blow. Don’t let any resentment,enter into your soullest anger and frustrationwill start to take control. For resentment ignites,the fires of animosityand begrudging… (more…)

Today’s Poem: As I Look Around

to GOD be the GLORY ~ As I Look Around ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, as I look all around,I see all You have madeI see the beauty in the sunriseand the splendor when it fades. I see the majestic mountain peaks,and the hills brilliant, amber topsI see the stars sparkle ever brightlyin a sky that never seems to stop. Lord,… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Restarts and Retakes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Restarts and Retakes ~ By Deborah Ann God is a God,of new beginningsfor He is a Godwho is forgiving. When we sin,repent and confessHe gives us more graceto onward press. God is a God,of fresh, clean startsfor He is a Godwho knows our hearts. When we fall,or should we stumbleHe helps us to bemore meek… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Faith To Trust

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Faith To Trust ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Godfor Your beloved Sonwho sheds His graceon each and everyone. Thank You Father,for mercy new each dayfor Your Wordlighting up our way. Thank You God,for hope everlastingfor opening our heartsto divine understanding. Thank You Father,for Your peace unceasingfor giving us the wisdomwe need for believing.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God’s Forgiveness

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Forgiveness ~ By Deborah Ann God’s forgiveness,is limitlessHis long-sufferingis timeless. It is non-stopple,it’s boundlessit is without bordersit’s endless. God’s forgiveness,is inexhaustibleHis love for usit’s incomprehensible. It is vast,it’s immeasurableit is immenseit’s perpetual. God’s forgiveness,is everlastingHis patience is beyondour understanding! ~~~~~~~ Luke 17:4 “And if he trespass against theeseven times in a day, and… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Old Things Gone

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Old Things Gone ~ By Deborah Ann Old things gone,no more desirefor worldly wealthto acquire. No more need,to seek greed outsatisfied nowto do without. Old things dead,no more pleasureworldly practicesno longer treasure. No more wants,indulgences filledto old thoughtsno longer thrilled. Old things gone,all things newself removed . . .Christ now in you! ~~~~~~~~~ 2 Corinthians… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Doing God’s Business

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Doing God’s Business ~ By Deborah Ann Each New Year,I’m given a fresh startthree-hundred sixty-five dayson me, God imparts. There’s no guarantee,I’ll live out each oneso I need to be sureI live them for His Son. Each day I must be willing,to do all I canto share salvation’s storywith all of man. Each second counts,in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: A Life Selfless

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Life Selfless ~ By Deborah Ann This coming year,make a resolution newto put aside . . .any bitterness still in you. Make up a list,of what gives you strifethen ask God to renewHis peace in your life. This coming year,make it your ambitionto see the Holy Spiritgifts come to fruition. Write down the things,that… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Heart Forgiving

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Heart Forgiving ~ By Deborah Ann A forgiving heart,we must all acquireso our resentmentson us don’t backfire. For if we fail to do,as Jesus did for usbitterness our heartswill slowly encrust. A heart merciful,we need to nourishin God’s Wordfor it to flourish. For if our hearts try,to forgive on their ownany malice left in… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: The Gospel of Life

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Gospel of Life ~ By Deborah Ann Thank you Lord,for the Gospel of Lifefor giving hopeinstead of strife. For the light,of Your lovefor Your Spiritfrom above. Thank you Lord,for true libertyfor over sinhaving victory. For forgiveness,and Your gracefor the chanceto seek Your face. Thank you Lord,for life eternalfor saving me from . . .hell’s… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: God’s Storehouse

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God’s Storehouse ~ By Deborah Ann God has a storehouse,filled to the brimfor all those who believeand trust in Him. There’s an endless supply,of mercy and graceawaiting those who by faithHis eternal love embrace. God has a storehouse,He wants to provideall things that are goodyou’ll not be denied. It’s full of forgiveness,hope, peace and… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Beautiful Feet

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Beautiful Feet ~ By Deborah Ann How beautiful are the feet,traveling across each nationwho share the Good News . . .about God and His creation. How faithful are the lives,journeying into the streetswho bring the love of Jesusto the sinners that they meet. How gracious are the ones,willing to leave their own homeso they… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Sisters And Brothers

to GOD be the GLORY God December 12, 2019 ~ Sisters And Brothers ~ By Deborah Ann Sisters and brothers,by God createdthrough Jesus . . .now all blood related. One big family,by God’s adoptionnow are His childrensaved from corruption. Sisters and brothers,heirs of a Kingdeclared now asHis own offspring. A sibling reunion,to take placeall because . . .of faith and grace.… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: If We Walk In The Light

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If We Walk In The Light ~ By Deborah Ann If we walk in the Light,like Jesus we will beand His reflection off usothers will be able to see. If we act as the Light,the Gospel we will shareand to the blood of Jesuswe’ll make others aware. If we live in the Light,we will be… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Don’t Be Vengeful

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Don’t Be Vengeful ~ By Deborah Ann Do not be vengeful,don’t try to get evendo not hold a grudgefor any kind of reason. Do not be spiteful,don’t be mercilessdo not be cruelor become heartless. Do not be resentful,don’t be enviousdon’t be embroiledin others pettiness. Do not be hateful,don’t be criticaldo not be unforgivingnor become cynical.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Just Like My Savior

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Just Like My Savior ~ By Deborah Ann I want to be . . .a sweet-smelling savorto my God, I want to bejust like my Savior. I want to learn,all about self-denialI want endurancewhen facing any trial. I want to serve,not expecting backI want to givewhat others lack. I want to be faithful,even if I… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Be Patient, Be Kind

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Be Patient, Be Kind ~ By Deborah Ann Be patient with others,be kind to them tooshow them the same mercyGod has shown to you. Be not resentful,be not quarrelsomedon’t let anger dimthe Light of the Son. Be loving, be nice,have self-controllet others seethe fruits of your soul. Be not moody,be not testy or rudelet God’s… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Warning

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Warning ~ By Deborah Ann Don’t be fooled,though saved by graceto these truths . . .we must embrace. Do not go down the road,of sexual temptationrather to immoralityhave no association. Don’t continue to sin,or stay on the wide wayrather confess and repentright now without delay. Do not drift or fall back,into godless livingrather… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Came Into This World A Sinner

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Came Into This World A Sinner ~ By Deborah Ann I came into the world,with not one single thingand when I go to see Jesusthere’s nothing I can bring. For, my treasures on earth,will rust from corruptionbut, in heaven they’ve beeneverlasting from conception. I have a lot of stuff,making my life comfortablebut, they are… (more…)

Today’s Poem: The Miracle of CHRISTmas

to GOD be the GLORY ~ The Miracle of CHRISTmas ~ By Deborah Ann Throughout history,God had a plan . . .about how He could saveall of man.  So, He’s appeared to Moses,in a burning bushand in Elijah He wasthat whispering, small hush. He gave men dreams,and many visions tooeven a donkey talkedto get His Word through. But man’s heart was… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Opened Eyes

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Opened Eyes ~ By Deborah Ann Opened eyes,make believing heartsspiritual understandingthey will impart. Opened eyes,see things clearlyto God’s Wordthey are not leery. Opened eyes,observe the factsthey’re not deceivedby satan’s traps. Opened eyes,do not doubtthey have checkedthe truth out. Opened eyes,don’t need to seeto know Jesus . . .has set them free! ~~~~~~ Ephesians 1:18… (more…)

Today’s Poem: You Don’t Have to Be a Magi

to GOD be the GLORY ~ You Don’t Have to Be a Magi ~ By Deborah Ann You don’t have to be a Magi,to follow the Christmas Star . . .you don’t have to make a tripor need to come from very far. You don’t have to bring gifts,of gold, frankincense or myrrhit won’t cost you a thing . . .for… (more…)

Today’s Poem: My Sin

to GOD be the GLORY ~ My Sin ~ By Deborah Ann My sin,Jesus’ lifemy evilHis strife. My hope,Jesus’ deathmy trustHis last breath. My peace,Jesus’ gracemy faithHis abase. My light,Jesus’ waymy soulHis today. My heart,Jesus’ homemy futurein Him alone! ~~~~~ John 11:25 “Jesus said unto her,I am the resurrection,and the life: he thatbelieveth in me, thoughhe were dead,yet shall he… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: May Christ Dwell

to GOD be the GLORY ~ May Christ Dwell ~ By Deborah Ann May Christ dwell,in your heart todaymay His Lifebe your Truth and Way. May Christ make,your heart His homemay you let Himmake it His throne. May Christ abide,in your heart alwaysmay He be the oneto walk its hallways. May Christ’s love be,in your heart rootedmay your love for Himbe… (more…)

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